Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro speaks during a news conference at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., on Aug. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Need to know: Thursday, September 20, 2018
As Catholic sex abuse investigations begin, questions remain
We surveyed almost every U.S. Catholic diocese about new state investigations. Many said their internal documents have already been examined by law enforcement. What does that mean?
In Israel, a Conservative rabbi’s arrest reopens religious freedom debate
Rabbi Dov Hayun's recent arrest is giving Israelis reason to atone for their country’s stranglehold on Jewish religious expression.
U.S. Catholic Church creates new process for reporting misconduct by its bishops
Minors and adults can now confidentially report abuse or harassment by a bishop through a third-party phone and online complaint line.
‘The violence is always there’: Life as a Sikh in Trump’s America
American Sikhs have long borne the brunt of bigotry and hate, but the recent surge is being called "the most dangerous ever."
Republicans in Texas apologize for Hindu-themed campaign ad
“Would you worship a donkey or an elephant? The choice is yours,” the ad read.
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Willow Creek names NAE head, 3 others to oversee Hybels investigation
Jo Anne Lyon and Leith Anderson will lead a new investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against the church's founding pastor, Bill Hybels.
Former Willow Creek pastor Steve Carter breaks his silence on Hybels allegations
For the first time since he left Willow Creek, Carter speaks about his decision to quit, the questions he still has for the church and his mixed feelings about founding pastor Bill Hybels.
At Yom Kippur, business leaders profit from reflecting on ethics
At the High Holy Days, a season for contemplating personal failings and achievements in the year past can be a time to take stock of financial relationships too.
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Making religious communities safe for LGBTQ kids
(RNS) — My church taught that being LGBTQ was a sin. Like so many other LGBTQ youth, Tyler must have felt rejected, unwanted and shamed. My son did not believe he could be both Christian and gay.
Another Mormon excommunication, 25 years after the ‘September Six’
The excommunication of a former Mormon bishop has me flashing back to the "September Six," who were disciplined 25 years ago this week--just as I was baptized into the LDS Church.
From Thomas to Kavanaugh, what hasn’t changed about sexual misconduct charges
The current Supreme Court nominee says he didn't do it. The Judeo-Christian is chary with forgiveness for those who don't repent.
